The Organisation of Southern Cooperation (OSC) is pleased to announce the 2nd annual OSC-GCUB Scholarship, which once again provides up to 400 postgraduate scholarship benefits to students from eligible OSC Member and Founding States. This initiative, developed in collaboration with the International Cooperation Group of Brazilian Universities (GCUB), aligns with the OSC’s commitment to promoting international academic mobility and South-South cooperation as a means to break down barriers, build bridges between different cultures and communities through education, and give individuals the tools to become agents of change.
Scholarship Details:
- Scholarships apply to a wide range of Master’s and Doctoral programmes at renowned Brazilian universities.
- Full details are available on the 2025 GCUB Call for Applications.
- This link also provides information on specific academic programmes, admission requirements, and application procedures.
- Applicants can apply to up to five Master’s and Doctoral programmes in different universities using one online GCUB application, at no cost.
Important Dates:
- Online application period: 5 June – 13 July 2025.
- Results announcement: 31 October 2025.
- Selected candidates begin postgraduate programmes: 2026, in accordance with the academic calendar of each host university.
- Approximate duration of Master’s programmes: Up to 24 months, subject to the rules of each host university.
- Approximate duration of Doctoral programmes: Up to 48 months, subject to the rules of each host university.
Eligibility
- Afghanistan, Islamic Republic of
- Cambodia, Kingdom of
- Comoros, Union of
- Congo, Republic of
- Djibouti, Republic of
- Eswatini, Kingdom of
- Ethiopia, Federal Democratic Republic of
- The Gambia, Republic of
- Jordan, Hashemite Kingdom of
- Nicaragua, Republic of
- Nigeria, Federal Republic of
- Palau, Republic of
- Palestine, State of
- Togolese Republic
- Yemen, Republic of
- Zimbabwe, Republic of
Scholarship Benefits:
Application Requirements:
Responsibilities of Selected Candidates
Frequently Asked Questions on the GCUB-Mob Scholarship Programme
- What is the GCUB International Mobility Programme (GCUB-Mob)?
- The GCUB-Mob is a scholarship programme that fosters international collaboration for postgraduate programmes in Brazil. Up to 400 selected candidates from eligible OSC Member States will receive an additional one-time allowance of USD 750 from the OSC, subject to the availability of funds.
- Where to find information about the GCUB-Mob?
- The call for application and registration can be found at the following link https://www.gcub.org.br/programas/ativos/fourth-edition-of-the-gcub-international-mobility-program-gcub-mob-gcub-mob-call-for-applications-no-001-2025/ (available in multiple languages: English, French, Spanish and Portuguese)
- Who is eligible for the GCUB-Mob?
- The GCUB-Mob programme is open to international students from countries that maintain diplomatic relations with Brazil.
- When can I apply for scholarships?
- Online registration for the GCUB-Mob programme is open from 5 June to 13 July 2025.
- I am interested in a specific scholarship programme, can you tell me more about it?
- If you are interested in a specific programme, we recommend reviewing the program details and eligibility requirements on the programme website https://www.gcub.org.br/programas/ativos/fourth-edition-of-the-gcub-international-mobility-program-gcub-mob-gcub-mob-call-for-applications-no-001-2025/
- The programmes are in portuguese only, can you send the English version?
- We understand you are looking for an English version of the “Table of Masters and Doctorate of Brazilian Universities” document found at the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wujQDquvUTNI35HNM_Fv1QnNeuma7R4u/view
- Unfortunately, this specific document is currently only available in Portuguese. However, we encourage you to visit the websites of the Brazilian universities listed in the document. Most universities have English versions of their websites where you can review their postgraduate programmes in detail.
- Can you assist with technical questions?
- Regarding technical questions, we recommend reaching out directly to our partner organisation, GCUB. Their technical support team is best equipped to address these inquiries in detail. You can contact GCUB at the following email address: gcub.mob@gcub.org.br
Application Process
- Submit an online application with the required documents by 13 July 2025.
- Applications will be screened for completeness (Phase 1).
- Shortlisted applications will be sent to chosen universities for evaluation of merit and admissibility (Phase 2).
- Final selection will be based on a point system (Phase 3).
- Selected candidates will be notified by 31 October 2025.
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